Investigation of the Biologically Active Substances Obtained from Johrenia paucijuga (DC) of the Species Bornm

Abstract

Johrenia paucijuga species belongs to the genus Umbelliferae. 187 species of the genus Umbelliferae concentrated in 76 families were widespread in Azerbaijan flora beginning from the plain to the upper mountain zone. Representatives of this family are perennial, biennial and annual herbs, rarely shrubs, bushes and small trees. During long period this plant were used as herbal plants between rural areas of Caucasian region with purpose treatment different type of health problems. Research aimed to identify this plant and analyse chemical component for pharmacologically valuable activities, which can be employed for therapeutic purposes.